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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.48, 445.80 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.48, 445.80 and 316.76 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.48 : 445.80 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.48/445.80 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.48x = 445.80 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.48x = 141,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,211.61/323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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